The kitchen is the heartbeat of the home, but too often our kitchen counters can be messy and cluttered which can lead to us feeling stressed and overwhelmed. A clean kitchen is a happy and productive place to be! I shared last week about how I had completely cleared off my kitchen counters last summer, and the big difference that it made in my life. And if you follow me on Instagram you probably noticed that I spent most of a recent Friday sharing my process of clearing off my … [Read more...]
How to Read Ebooks on Your Phone, Tablet or Computer (No e-reader needed!)
When I first started reading digital books, or ebooks, I was unsure if I would ever prefer ebooks over traditional books. It did take a little while to get used to reading this way, but now that I've been reading books on my Kindle, iPhone, and computer for several years now, I can enthusiastically say that I love it!! One of my favorite things about ebooks is that I can have so much information and so many options for reading, all at my fingertips! I like a little choice and variety in my … [Read more...]
Upcycled Office {Green in 365}
This is Day 256 of the Green in 365 series! By Renee from Joyful Mom, Contributing Writer I'll be honest - I love flipping through the pages of a Pottery Barn catalogue. I like looking at all the different rooms on the pages and imagining what I might do in those "perfect" spaces. Then one day it dawned on me that it wasn't about the perfect spaces... it was everything in those pictures had a "home". My desire wasn't to have a perfect looking home - my vision is for … [Read more...]
Repurposing Containers for Toy Storage {Green in 365: Play Room}
This is Day 228 of the Green in 365 series! By Hilary Kimes Bernstein of Accidentally Green I used to think that my husband and I had a lot of belongings. And then we had kids. Suddenly, the contents of our home multiplied. First it was all of the bulky baby gear – a Pack’n Play, swing, bassinet, and strollers. Once my babies outgrew those things, then toys and books began to fill our house. Now that our children are reaching school age, their toys are shrinking in … [Read more...]
Building a Wardrobe that Works for You: Purging {Green in 365: Bedroom}
This is Day 135 of the Green in 365 series! Now that we've thought about our obstacles to building a better wardrobe, the next thing we need to do is purge the clothing that no longer fits or flatters us. Right now is a great time of year to get rid of the old, outdated, and unflattering clothes in your closet to make better use of the items you love, make room for some new, fresh pieces, and create a closet of clothes that actually work for you! Take some time in the … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Homemaking Ebook Bundle Sale!!
I am so excited to tell you guys about this unbelievable sale that is starting on Monday! It's the Ultimate Homemaking Ebook Bundle Sale! It's a Ebook Resource Library of 97 eBooks, 5 eCourses, and over $140 in Freebies, all for only $29.97! I'm sure you've seen many of the different bundle sales available around the web lately, but this sale is especially for those of us who are Home Managers - women, wives, mothers and homemakers. Check this out: WOW! This Library … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Challenge: Declutter Around the House
It's the first official day of Spring! And time for the Spring Cleaning Challenge! I hope you're excited to Spring Clean all around your home! For my Spring Cleaning this year, I'm going to be focusing on decluttering. No matter how much I feel like we try to limit the amount of stuff that comes into our home, and have decluttered and got rid of stuff in the past, I still sometimes feel like I am drowning under too much stuff, especially in certain categories/areas around our house. Spring … [Read more...]
Simple Steps – Start Planning For Your Frugally Green Christmas
I know, I know, it's only October 5th, and I'm starting to talk about Christmas. I am normally one of those people that doesn't even like to start thinking about Christmas until after Thanksgiving is over. I don't like seeing Christmas decorations in stores before October is over, and I definitely think that our culture over does the whole Christmas season. That being said, I do love Christmas and celebrating the birth of our Savior, and I think it's a really important and special time for … [Read more...]
Green Your Weekend – Organized Home Edition
In the spirit of September, and my work to get more organized around the house for the fall and the new school year, I've enjoyed these posts about different areas of organizing and home management. Using a Home Management Notebook: The Ultimate Guide from Mandi at Organizing...Your Way - I made a home management notebook a while ago and it really helped to keep me more organized, but somewhere along the way it got neglected. I want to get it back up to date and usable again. Plan It … [Read more...]
It’s September!
I had my first pumpkin spice latte of the season while writing/working at Starbucks yesterday, and I'm having trouble believing it's September already! Usually I love fall, but for some reason I'm having a hard time with it this year. There's been a little bit of a chill in the air the past few mornings, after my friend and I took our kids to the beach last Thursday and it was 90 degrees! I'm not ready for the summer to be over! My daughter starts preschool tomorrow morning, and I don't … [Read more...]
